Join us at Shannon Town Wetlands for a walk and talk on the Wetlands during National Heritage Week on Wednesday 16 August at 11am. We will hear from the members of the local community who have spear headed the restoration of the urban wetland site in the town, turning it into an important amenity for […]
Come along to our study trip and skill share event on 28 September to learn about the restoration works at Killyconny Bog and the community's role in galvanising efforts and raising awareness of the importance of the bog. Beginning at St. Killian's Heritage Centre, Mullagh, Co. Cavan, A82 HW77 at 10:30am, we will hear from […]
Come along to our study trip and skill share event on 28 September to learn about the restoration works at Killyconny Bog and the community's role in galvanising efforts and raising awareness of the importance of the bog. Beginning at St. Killian's Heritage Centre, Mullagh, Co. Cavan, A82 HW77 at 10:30am, we will hear from […]
In conjunction with The Irish Peatland Archaeology Across Time (IPeAAT) project, this webinar, taking place a 7:30pm on 26 October, will provide an informative talk and discussion on peatland archaeology. Claire Nolan and Ben Gearey will talk about the work of the IPeAAT project to date, some of the amazing finds and sites that have […]
The Community Wetlands Forum is excited to offer a workshop to inspire communities to initiate community tourism experiences in collaboration with Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. Over the course of the day, you will hear from a number of practitioners of community-based tourism and meet with those who have expertise in developing community tourism projects. This workshop is […]
The Community Wetlands Forum is excited to announce an upcoming skill-share workshop and study trip on community-led wetland restoration in conjunction with Kiltimagh Amenity Park. The event will take place on 18 November at 11am, at Kiltimagh Museum, Co. Mayo. It will showcase community led wetland restoration projects across Mayo and further afield. Everyone is […]
The Community Wetlands Forum (CWF), a member-based forum dedicated to community-led conservation and the wise use of wetland ecosystems, is proud to announce its establishment as a newly independent Company Limited by Guarantee, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward community-led wetland management. Join us on Monday 4th December at the Hodson Bay Hotel […]
Join us on 1 February at 7:30pm, the eve of World Wetlands Day, for the launch of our new webinar series "Creativity for the Wetlands: Art connecting people and wetlands". We are delighted that award winning nature photographer Tina Claffey, who is renowned for her mesmerising work on peatlands, will kick off this series, with […]
Join us and Newtownforbes Tidy Towns for a wetland walk and talk to celebrate World Wetlands Day. We are delighted to be hosting a wetland walk and talk in Newtownforbes on Saturday 3 February (Day after World Wetlands Day) meeting at 11am at Clonguish GAA Club in Newtownforbes. We will hear about the efforts of […]
Our fortnightly artists webinar series, "Creativity for the Wetlands" continues on Thursday 15 February at 7:30pm. Listen to "Voices From the Past Breathe Loudly", Peatlands Community Engagement Award Project, with Socially Engaged Artist Fionnuala McKenna from Cloughjordan. Hear about this innovative project which is an art based socially engaged programme highlighting the importance of wetlands. […]
The next installment of our Creativity for the Wetlands webinar series takes place on Thursday 29th February at 7:30pm. On the evening hear from artists Jules Michael, Kate Flood and Monica De Bath about the Gnáthóga Nádúrtha (Natural Habitats) project. The Gnáthóga Nádúrtha project is an ambitious arts-led inquiry, a deeply collaborative series of actions […]
For the next Creativity for the Wetlands Webinar, we are doing some a little bit different. This time, it's over to you! Come along for a special open mic showcase on 28th March at 7:30pm. Recite a poem, tell a story, sing a song or share a memory related to wetlands that inspires or moves […]
